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A supporter of Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra chants slogans outside the legislature building in Lima on Monday night, not long after Vizcarra dissolved Congress. Opposition lawmakers defied the president's order and voted to suspend him from office.

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Peru's President Dismisses Lawmakers; Lawmakers Dismiss Peru's President

4:22pm October 01, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Martín Vizcarra called for new elections after dissolving Congress for blocking his anti-corruption efforts. But the lawmakers, who suspended him in turn, have no intention of going quietly.

Peru's President Martin Vizcarra waves after he was sworn in Friday, taking over from Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, who resigned over corruption allegations.

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Martin Vizcarra Sworn In As Peru's New President

9:10pm March 23, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

Former President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski stepped aside amid allegations of corruption and vote-buying. Meanwhile, his successor and ally, pledges to take up "head on" fight against government graft.